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1 minute ago, Joe Ferguson forever said:
I don't believe Biden is demented. but trump is undoubtedly sociopathic.
I don't give a rat's about Trump, but I think the votes he gets are more votes about the perception of an unfair, biased application of our legal system than any endorsement of him.
Regarding the other stuff in your post, if you're not familiar with the FAA nominee, look up "Phil Washington Senate Hearings."
Completely incompetent.
Regarding the Sect of Trans., he is viewed as a fool by FAA employees and the airlines.
Spent a lot of money and wasted a lot of time changing names to de-gender various things, but has achieved nothing.
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1 minute ago, Joe Ferguson forever said:
I'm aware of him plagiarizing. Think it was Neil Kinnocks quote. Please supply other examples.
Examples of what?
If you are asking for examples of untruths, there are scores, with repeated weekly additions.
The man seems to suffer from confabulation, which is closely related to dementia related memory loss.
Either way, the guy if off his rocker.
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21 minutes ago, Doc said:
So then what's Joke's excuse for the clown car he's assembled?
There is no excuse, but there is a reason, and the reason is a silly attempt to appease the less moderate in his party.
Useless and embarrassing VP. Comedic Press Secretary.
Idiotic nomination for FAA Administrator who couldn't get through Senate hearings.
Smug goof as Sect. of Transportation.
There's more. I just don't want to spend the time.
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18 minutes ago, ChiGoose said:
He’s an impossible client. Good attorneys won’t want to deal with his crap so he’s mostly just going to have bad lawyers and people who are more concerned about being famous than being good at their jobs.
Just like his administration ground down and chased out anyone competent until only the dregs remained, his approach to legal strategy does the same for his attorneys.
Couldn't agree more.
His Admin was chaotic and he will not get the best talent ever again.
I have no problem with his policy views, but the staff is just as important as the President.
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4 minutes ago, LeviF said:
What exactly about the last 20 years of American foreign policy makes you think that “foreign policy experience” is a net plus for a candidate?Your question is rhetorical, but I think such experience is invaluable.
It takes a long time to understand the nuance of that issue, and dealing with the immediate issues re China, a lunatic in North Korea and what I think is incredibly important to be prepared for is an Israeli strike to prevent Iran from posing a nuclear threat.
That issue is on the relatively near horizon.
What gives me confidence is that I think the Republicans have a much deeper bench, and Younkin or any other candidate ex Trump would be able to access that.
It is my opinion that Trump so toxic that any administration run by him would be unable to attract the best possible people.
I think it is extremely important to be able to gather the best possible cabinet and staff.
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I like him a lot, but think he needs a bit more on his resume, so maybe in a subsequent election.
I think governor is the best qualification for president, but he has nothing regarding foreign policy.
Nikki Haley has both.
Whatever he does after his gov term will tell.
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23 hours ago, Tiberius said:
Who is super professional, accomplished and presidential looking
Ya. Kind of like the 1968 Buffalo Bills.
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"Going forward."
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"Having said that." (We know. We just heard you say that).
Starting a sentence with "So."
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2 minutes ago, Joe Ferguson forever said:
Dude, at least half of those countries are the model for Bernie Sanders. Switzerland had a referendum on maxing out compensation that narrowly went down. But they are weird folk...
Never work here.
Neither would Bernie.
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6 minutes ago, Joe Ferguson forever said:
Hell, yes it is. Who said it wasn't? I just believe that some redistribution is needed when !% has 50% of the wealth (close enough- not positive of the exact number) and people are listening to the Richmond song as an anthem...
Redistribution is not the most important issue.
Who determines the redistribution is.
Look at the "happiest" nations of 2023.
!. Finland
2. Denmark
3. Iceland
4. Israel
5. Netherlands
6. Sweden
7. Norway
8. Switzerland
See a trend there?
See the obvious?
It is obvious that countries that have a higher degree of homogeneous populations are perceived as "happier."
The US is incredibly non homogeneous and people don't like decisions about where the money goes being made by people they don't like, ie.,a despised Congress.
Look at the incredible amount of success that US religious charity has enjoyed.
Far more effective than gov programs
Know why? Because it's decided to be targeted at known destinations.
Humans, especially Americans, are remarkably generous at redistribution.
They just can't stand that redistribution being decided by others, so when they lose the ability to decide, they oppose it.
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23 minutes ago, Joe Ferguson forever said:
Ignore then. But aren't you a trump fan? seems inconsistent with this statement. If not you, then at least 10 posters here. And he's compared to Jesus by them! btw, I'm not the poster that showed a pic of me and a fighter jet. But thank you for your service. Dangerous job.
The picture was in response to cluster bombs being used as war criminal evidence.
It was evidence of the US arming planes with them, so the caution was to be careful what you condemn.\
Never a Trump fan, Never voted for him and won't.
Still.....He sure is better than Biden/Harris, an alarming and incompetent team.
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8 minutes ago, Joe Ferguson forever said:
no one cares. Status in the US is largely based on money. I didn't come from wealth either but I got some advantages. Greatest were a strong work ethic, high parental expectations and self confidence.
And a proclivity to constantly talk about it.
"It" being you.
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Read the parable of the weeds.
According to Jesus, it is foolish to allow man to judge others.
Not good at it and bound to make mistakes.
Not in our lane.
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So is there a "compare and contrast" documentary coming out comparing the Russian moon crash with this?
Good couple days for gravity.
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Took a little longer than expected.
Creative though.
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14 hours ago, Tiberius said:
He got us out of a war, correct?
What?
The plan to get the US out was in place, with other options if things changed.
What he did was disgraceful, incredibly stupid, and then lied about.
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Simply pathetic.
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3 hours ago, TSOL said:
Ukraine stands no chance no matter how many weapons they are given. The only way they win is with numbers, of men.
They don't, unless they achieve air superiority, and there is no current path to that now.
The F-16 is not going to provide that. It will take years for that to become a change maker.
This thing is a body grinding stalemate.
The oversold counter offensive isn't going that well, and it takes multiples more munitions to be offensive rather than defensive.
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2 hours ago, SoCal Deek said:
That’s super close to our hotel and right behind the street with all the foreign embassy houses/mansions. If you’ve never walked down the embassy street….it’s kind of cool. Pub appears to feature Thai food, go figure.
Correct on all counts.
Been there many times, never disappointed, but they do hustle you out.
It's my wife's go to place, so that endorsement worked for me.
One word of caution; going up the "heat" scale on European food is a bit dangerous for US folks who ware used to more mild seasoning.
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3 hours ago, boyst said:
Did you go nat gas or propane?
We will likely go nat gas, but I know they're making some now that can be easily switched to propane tanks should nat gas be an issue.
I also worry about regulations making these things harder and more expensive like gas stoves.
Propane. I would have used nat gas, but not an option.
I wouldn't worry about regulations.
There would be a revolution if some law forced people to abandon a life saving power option when they are purchased for the singular purpose of reacting to a power outage.
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Just now, Augie said:
Thanks! That’s right by where I’m staying. Looks like a cool place, but yes, the Asian twist is a bit unexpected based upon the looks of the place. I’ll give it a go!
The place is great. The Asian food is really good. The pub is great as well.
Big US airline crew spot, so the value is there.
Again, I always trust the wife, and she loves it.
Her favorite in London.
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23 hours ago, SoCal Deek said:
We’re staying up by Kensington but we’ve been to all the stadiums in the immediate area, so we were looking for a change of venue in and around London.
Consider dinner at Churchill Arms in that area.
A bit touristy, but good Asian food in an old pub setting, which is a bit odd.
Wife loves it. Her favorited place.
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57 minutes ago, DrDawkinstein said:
I meant to answer this, and then... life happened. lol
Yeah, the one we spec'ed was at 22kW. All sorts of fancy features they have on them nowadays with wifi and apps and stuff.
This is the model: https://www.generac.com/all-products/generators/home-backup-generators/guard
ian-series/22kw-7042-wifi-enabled
Annoying/Frustrating to see an MSRP of $5500 on the manufacturer site and then everyone we talk to is $12k all in. But that is full install. Pulling permits, pouring the pad, wiring it into the house, etc. I get it isnt easy, but when more than half is install/labor... ugh.
That is the unit I have, but I got it done for about 9k+. Don't remember the final number, but it was under 10.
It isn't simply the generator. I have two 200amp transfer panels that connect the generator to the service panel. They are not cheap.
As well, the unit needs fuel, whether nat gas or liquid propane, and that is a plumbing expense.
There are ways to save money.
I didn't pay a Generac contractor. I found a local guy who does these installs to do the generator and transfer panels, and got a separate guy to do the fuel supply plumbing.
You don't need to pour a concrete pad. I leveled the ground, built a weather resistant rectangle, filled it with crushed stone, then leveled it and put 12x12 pavers on top. The generator is secure and level.
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No I shouldn't.
He's in full blown martyr mode, and the more he is prosecuted the more it feeds him.
He should be left alone, head into the sunset, and let the rest of the candidates seek the nomination.